- Address
- KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Alison Thorpe
United Kingdom
Rwanda
British Embassy in Rwanda
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Rwanda by 1 mission: an embassy in Kigali. Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
British Embassy in Kigali
At KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards Rwanda. The head of mission on record is Alison Thorpe. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Rwandan citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Rwanda
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. Applicants in Rwanda turn to the British embassy in Kigali; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Rwanda’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Rwanda in the United Kingdom (2)
In return, Rwanda has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Rwanda
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Rwanda.
Travel to Rwanda for British citizens
British citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days. In Rwanda, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Rwanda is closed
The British embassy in Rwanda closes on Rwanda’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Rwanda?
The British embassy is in Kigali, at KG 7 AveKacyiru-Sud, Kigali.
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Rwanda, for stays of up to 30 days.
Does Rwanda have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Rwanda has its embassy in London, along with 1 other mission in the United Kingdom.